William Hsu Kole, M.D.
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
William Hsu Kole, M.D. runs an independent interventional pain medicine specialist practice in Sterling Heights, MI. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1637dNPPES updated 2021-11-11 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
43401 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1961
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MichiganHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better73.46%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+68.4 pts)
73.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.5%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
287
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
418
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,123
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $121k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$40 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to William Hsu Kole's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.76 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 10, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With William Hsu Kole
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Hsu Kole for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Sterling Heights required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about William Hsu Kole
NPI records show Dr. Kole as active with telehealth listed in Sterling Heights, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (586) 488-3636.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William Hsu Kole
Practice Location
43401 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1961
Mailing Address
43401 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1961
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